Zorah

Karasi Areni Noir

9.168 ratings
9.121 pro ratings
Armenia
Areni
Top Notes For
Christy Frank

Someone came in about a month ago asking about Armenian wine. I said I didn't know of any but if there was one imported, it would find me. Well, today it found me. And it is lovely. High toned, elegant, fruit and earth and stories to tell.

Someone came in about a month ago asking about Armenian wine. I said I didn't know of any but if there was one imported, it would find me. Well, today it found me. And it is lovely. High toned, elegant, fruit and earth and stories to tell.

5 people found it helpfulSep 10th, 2014
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.9

Very happy to see & taste a highly sophisticated Armenian wine on US shores. Restrained elegance w/ solid black fruit concentration.

Very happy to see & taste a highly sophisticated Armenian wine on US shores. Restrained elegance w/ solid black fruit concentration.

2 people found it helpfulMar 12th, 2015
Tim Edwards

A solid product from Armenia. Will age well.

A solid product from Armenia. Will age well.

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

16/20 (90/100)

16/20 (90/100)

1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2014
Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

8.6

My first Armenian wine made with Areni Noir, partially in Amphora - had a Mediterranean feel, some primary Barbera flavor and some Crotian-like tannins

My first Armenian wine made with Areni Noir, partially in Amphora - had a Mediterranean feel, some primary Barbera flavor and some Crotian-like tannins

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2014
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.2

A bit reductive when first opened but after an, er, aggressive decanting, opened up and showed spicy, savory fruit with a lovely ripe quality that wasn't overblown or hot on the finish. My second experience with this wine and neither bottle disappointed.

A bit reductive when first opened but after an, er, aggressive decanting, opened up and showed spicy, savory fruit with a lovely ripe quality that wasn't overblown or hot on the finish. My second experience with this wine and neither bottle disappointed.

Aug 17th, 2015
Armen Khachaturian

Areni Noir...wine from Armenia that's amazing...try it if you can find it!

Areni Noir...wine from Armenia that's amazing...try it if you can find it!

Aug 11th, 2014
Clayton Bahr

Armenia!

Armenia!

Aug 10th, 2014
Monica Bourgeois

Owner Neat Wines

8.1

My first Armenian wine! Pretty good- earthy for sure, but mellow. Pleasant.

My first Armenian wine! Pretty good- earthy for sure, but mellow. Pleasant.

Jun 16th, 2014
Pax Mahle

Owner/Winemaker Wind Gap Wines, Agharta & Pax

Crazy aromatics nice fruit...

Crazy aromatics nice fruit...

Jun 20th, 2014